India became a member of the United Nations in_____.
(A) 1963
(B) 1960
(C) 1951
(D) 1945
India became a member of the United Nations (UN) on October 30, 1945, shortly after gaining independence from British rule. As one of the founding members of the UN, India has been actively involved in international diplomacy and has contributed to various UN initiatives and peacekeeping missions over the years.
Whose teaching inspired the French Revolution?
(A) Hegal
(B) Plato
(C) Locke
(D) Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an Enlightenment philosopher, political theorist, and writer, had a profound influence on the intellectual climate leading up to the French Revolution. His ideas, particularly those expressed in works like "The Social Contract" and "Emile," emphasized the concepts of popular sovereignty, equality, and the general will. Rousseau's emphasis on individual rights, democratic principles, and the idea that government should be based on the will of the people contributed to the ideological foundation that inspired the leaders and thinkers of the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
In which year did the German Christian missionaries reach Ranchi?
(A) 1851 A.D.
(B) 1857 A.D.
(C) 1845 A.D.
(D) 1832 A.D.
In 1845 A.D., German Christian missionaries arrived in Ranchi. These missionaries played a significant role in the establishment and development of Christian missions in the region. Their efforts contributed to the growth of Christianity in Ranchi and the surrounding areas, impacting the local communities and cultural landscape.
Who was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?
(A) Shri R. s. Reader
(B) Mr. B. N. Rao
(C) Dr. Nagendra Singh
(D) Mr. B. N. Kirpal
Justice Nagendra Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 1985 to 1988. He is one of the four judges from India to have been inducted in the ICJ which is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Which UN Secretary General was killed in an air crash?
(A) Dag Hammershold
(B) Javier Perez the Cuyar
(C) Trigvelli
(D) Kurt Waldheim
During the India-Pakistan War of 1965 AD, the United Nations Secretary-General, whose role was commendable, was?
(A) Javier Perez
(B) Kurt Waldheim
(C) Yu Thant
(D) Dag Hammershold
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